Enter a Name for TA to Call in the box (any name - but keep the name civilized!)
Use the drop-down menu to select your class
Use the drop-down menu to select question of validate
Use the drop down menu to enter your location (the GTA will look for you here first)

Click the "Join Queue button"
Note: The queue only allows one entry per PID. Once you are in the queue, you can't add another entry until the GTA deletes you from the list.

The Queue List page will launch and you should see your entry in the list.

When your name is called, you must be ready to ask your question or validate. If the GTA can not find you in 60 seconds, you will be deleted (and logged).

Can I schedule a validation time?

No. Scheduling has been attempted in ECE labs in the past, and it has failed miserably.

Can I log into the validation queue before I arrive in the lab?

No. If you are not ready when your name is called by the GTA, your name will be deleted and logged as a possible abuse of the queue system.

If you are stuck on something, the GTAs can help you solve your problem.

It is not appropriate for the GTA to figure out what is wrong with your circuit or measurement and tell you how to fix it.

Be able to tell the GTA what you know, what you do not know, what you are expecting to see/measure, and what you think the problem might be.

The GTAs may suggest a procedure, a wiring change, a measurement technique, or guide you in the right direction.

The GTAs WILL NOT DO THE LAB FOR YOU. They will not design your circuit for you, perform calculations, wire your circuit, or connect your meter or scope.

The GTAs may help you troubleshoot to determine if a kit component is bad.

The A&D board manual and test procedure is posted. You should be able to tell the GTA what you
think is functioning, and what you think is not functioning on your board.

If a component, board, or scope is bad, the GTA will exchange the broken item for a replacement.

What are some known limitations of the OpEL?

A typical validation takes 5 minutes - if a student is prepared. Therefore, each Lab GTA may be able to perform 12 validations per hour. If a student waits until the last
day or last hour, his or her project may not get validated by the deadline.

There are only 40 seats available in the OpEL to service approximately 600 students, enrolled in supported courses. Do most of your work at home.

GTAs have their own homework, projects, and tests. GTAs are paid only for assigned hours. Do not ask a TA to stay after
the OpEL closes.

If there is a fire or smoke, pull the fire alarm station near the elevator and evacuate the building.

If there is a fire alarm, exit the building immediately.

If there is a VT alert, follow the instructions issued in the alert.

If there is a medial emergency in or near the lab, call 911 and render first aid if you are able. Have someone wait outside the building to direct emergency personnel.

Lost and Found

There is no "Lost and Found" service in the OpEL.

OpEL users are responsible for all items they bring into the OpEL.

Inside the right door of cabinet in 219 - the bottom shelf may contain items left in the OpEL.

If realize after hours that you lost/forgot something valuable (such as a a calculator, scope, ANDY board, etc) in the lab,
send an email to the lab manager. The lab manager will check the lab when he receives the email and secure your item if
it is there.
NOTE: The lab manager only has internet access and email 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday.